Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

Legislation AI Summary:

The Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025 aims to review and update U.S. sanctions and banking restrictions related to the Government of Syria. It mandates the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to assess the impact of exceptive relief provided to the Commercial Bank of Syria and recommend whether to continue or revise it. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to engage with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to promote improved economic monitoring, financial connectivity, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption measures, and a strategy for Syria’s economic growth. It requires periodic briefings to key congressional committees and includes a two-year sunset on some provisions. The bill tasks the Export-Import Bank with reviewing its country limitation schedule regarding Syria. Amendments to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 are proposed to modify criteria for suspending sanctions, including conditions related to the cessation of attacks on civilians, prison access for human rights investigations, humanitarian access, efforts against Captagon drug proliferation, and protection of religious minorities. The Act specifies that it will expire upon demonstrated compliance by Syria for two consecutive years or by the end of 2029.

Voting Information:

No Voting Information

Main Party Sponsoring:

Bipartisan

Bill Sponsor:

Michael Lawler

Latest Action:

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 23.

Legislation AI Categories:

• Foreign Policy: Center

• National Security and Counterterrorism: Center

• Economy and Jobs: Center

• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: Center

Date:

July 22, 2025

Official Bill Link:

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